The Source for Learning ECE

Claims

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bcp_version: "2.0.0"
file_type: claims
parent: https://registry.encodedbrands.ai/the-source-for-learning-ece-54cf3585/.well-known/brand.md
last_updated: 2026-10-22
---

# Claims

Claims The Source for Learning ECE has classified for use. Factual claims should be reviewed or vetted by legal before use. This is a review requirement, not a statement that legal approval has occurred. brand_approval records owner confirmation only.

## Permitted

```yaml
permitted:
  - claim: "Portal resources are free: 'All in one place, always FREE!'"
    tier: core
    use_status: permitted
    evidence_status: supported
    brand_approval: approved
    approval_reference: "Owner confirmation, Encoded authoring session, 2026-10-21"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: true
    approved_language: "All in one place, always FREE!"
    evidence: "The sflece.org homepage and portal sign-up page (platform.sflece.org/users/sign_up) state portal resources are free."
    evidence_url: "https://sflece.org/"

  - claim: "Serving early childhood educators since 2005."
    tier: core
    use_status: permitted
    evidence_status: supported
    brand_approval: approved
    approval_reference: "Owner decision, Encoded authoring session, 2026-10-21"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: true
    approved_language: "Since 2005"
    evidence: "The About page states the program has served educators since 2005."
    evidence_url: "https://sflece.org/about-sflece"

  - claim: "LEAD: 10 self-paced online modules, up to 12 months, 100% free, 100 PD clock hours upon completion, optional 10 CEUs for a nominal fee, aligned with NAEYC standards, national rather than state-specific."
    tier: core
    use_status: permitted
    evidence_status: supported
    brand_approval: approved
    approval_reference: "Owner confirmation, Encoded authoring session, 2026-10-21"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: false
    approved_language: "10 self-paced online modules, up to 12 months, 100% free, 100 PD clock hours upon completion, optional 10 CEUs for a nominal fee, aligned with NAEYC standards, national rather than state-specific."
    evidence: "The LEAD Credential page lists 10 online modules in up to 12 months at your own pace, NAEYC-aligned content, 100 PD clock hours on completion, optional 10 CEUs for a nominal fee, and that it is completely free; the homepage names it a National Administrator Credential."
    evidence_url: "https://sflece.org/administrator-credential"
```

## Requires caveat

```yaml
requires_caveat:
  - claim: "The LEAD Credential is the only $0 national administrator credential in its competitive set"
    tier: core
    use_status: conditional
    evidence_status: supported
    brand_approval: approved
    approval_reference: "Owner confirmation, Encoded authoring session, 2026-10-21"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: false
    approved_language: "gap"
    caveat: "Comparison limited to the reviewed set: McCormick Institute, NECPA and NICM paid credentials. Legal review recommended before public use."
    evidence: "Owner-supplied competitor research (private, not published)"
```

## Forbidden

```yaml
forbidden:
  - claim: "More than 40 years"
    tier: core
    use_status: prohibited
    evidence_status: unsupported
    brand_approval: rejected
    approval_reference: "Owner decision, Encoded authoring session, 2026-10-21"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: false
    approved_language: "gap"
    reason: "Conflicts with since 2005"

  - claim: "Guaranteed career outcomes from the LEAD Credential"
    tier: core
    use_status: prohibited
    evidence_status: unsupported
    brand_approval: rejected
    approval_reference: "Owner confirmation, Encoded authoring session, 2026-10-21"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: false
    approved_language: "gap"
    reason: "May speak to career opportunity but never guarantee outcomes"

  - claim: "All webinars are bilingual"
    tier: core
    use_status: prohibited
    evidence_status: unsupported
    brand_approval: rejected
    approval_reference: "Owner confirmation, Encoded authoring session, 2026-10-21"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: false
    approved_language: "gap"
    reason: "Not all webinars are bilingual"

  - claim: "Everything The Source for Learning ECE does is research-backed"
    tier: core
    use_status: unknown
    evidence_status: unknown
    brand_approval: unknown
    approval_reference: "gap"
    owner: gap
    validity_window:
      valid_from: 2026-10-21
      valid_until: null
    source_hash: gap
    exact_text: false
    approved_language: "gap"
    reason: "Owner-stated; proof source not yet supplied"
```